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Cyclist struck by Unified Fire Authority vehicle in Magna
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (99+ words) A cyclist is recovering after being struck by a Unified Fire Authority vehicle in Magna early Tuesday morning. A cyclist is recovering after being struck by a Unified Fire Authority vehicle in Magna early Tuesday morning According to Unified Fire…...
Bill to ban kratom draws support from Utah lawmakers, but concerns from patients who say it helps them
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (443+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " A new bill in the Utah State Legislature could ban kratom in the state if it becomes law. Some lawmakers and experts weighed in about the potential dangers of the substance in a committee meeting Monday. But…...
Are trees really 'exploding' in the cold? Here’s what’s actually happening
12+ hour, 21+ min ago (322+ words) If you've been online lately, you may have seen alarming headlines claiming that "exploding trees" are waking people up across the country. The reports describe a loud bang in the middle of the night, often compared to a gunshot, leaving…...
Volunteers prepare for freezing, pre-dawn homeless count in Salt Lake County
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (426+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Utahns are hitting the streets well before dawn and in sub-freezing temperatures, all to determine how many people are unsheltered in Salt Lake County. The annual Point in Time (PIT) count is happening later this week. There…...
Anti-ICE protest draws attention on Main Street during Sundance Film Festival
16+ hour, 18+ min ago (404+ words) PARK CITY, Utah " Amidst the hustle and bustle of Sundance, the sound of a crowd chanting "Shoot films, not people!" could be heard above the rest. On Monday, anti-ICE protesters marched on Main Street from top to bottom, and made…...
Majority of Utahns, including GOP voters, support anti-gerrymandering law, survey shows
20+ hour, 48+ min ago (296+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " As opponents continue their efforts to repeal Proposition 4, a new survey shows that the majority of Utahns, including those who identify as Republicans, support the anti-gerrymandering law. The study commissioned by Better Boundaries polled over 1,730 registered Utah…...
Bill in Utah's legislature enhances penalties for unpermitted street protests
21+ hour, 4+ min ago (212+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " A bill introduced in the Utah State Legislature would crack down on spontaneous demonstrations that could block emergency vehicle responses to a life-threatening issue. House Bill 331, sponsored by Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, bolsters Utah's existing laws aimed…...
Mom of missing kids arrested in Europe; Dad says they're in Croatian orphanage
22+ hour, 59+ min ago (164+ words) As a digital content producer, Spencer writes local news articles, edits and manages website content, and helps manage and produce content for FOX 13's social media accounts. SALT LAKE CITY " Officials say a Utah mom who allegedly took her children…...
Two arrested after Sandy man was kidnapped from apartment, beaten, police say
23+ hour, 30+ min ago (366+ words) SANDY, Utah " Two men are facing charges after a Sandy man was allegedly assaulted, kidnapped from his apartment, and robbed. Gabriel Villasenor Pedraza, 32, and Kendrick Zavala, 20, were arrested Friday and face charges of aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, and aggravated robbery....
Curtis calls for independent investigation into Pretti shooting, criticizes Noem
23+ hour, 55+ min ago (346+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Sen. John Curtis is calling for a "transparent, independent" investigation into the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, and also admonished Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem for her comments after the deadly…...